I know it’s common for home stagers and real estate agents to talk about the things you should do to get ready for listing photos if you’re selling your home. Here, though, I’m going to provide a bit of relief and talk about 5 things you don’t have to worry about before photo day. 1. […]
Real Estate Negotiations: It’s Just Business…Or Is It?
Selling homes in Montreal’s West Island, I deal with all sorts of people — from varying backgrounds, with different priorities, and embracing a multitude of approaches to the process of buying or selling property. Sometimes the people that I deal with believe that a hard-nosed approach is going to get them farthest in a negotiation. […]
Clearing the Clouds: On Bookkeeping and Home Selling
“Your bookkeeping is a pleasure to work with; detailed and balanced.” Those very words were said to me today by my accountant. I KID YOU NOT. I nearly fell off my chair. I’ve run my business doing my own bookkeeping, recording everything and putting expenses into categories that made sense to me, but without any […]
We Have Too Much Crap: When Downsizing is Right-Sizing
This post is eighth in the series on my family’s decision to downsize. Links to previous posts can be found at the end of this article. So you’ve decided to downsize. Whether it’s for financial reasons, peace of mind, an ego check, simplifying your life, or moving to a neighbourhood that better suits you, sooner […]
I don’t want you to move.
I don’t want you to move. I really don’t. I know that may sound strange coming from someone who makes her living and feeds her family by helping people buy and sell homes. And who is currently writing a blog post series about her own family’s adventures in downsizing. But I don’t want you to […]
Three Common Montreal Home Staging Myths
These 3 common home staging myths are based on my experience staging and selling Montreal West Island homes. Please note that I am NOT an international expert on home staging and real estate, nor do I play one on TV…at least not yet LOL. That being said, in the years that I have been staging and selling […]
